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    "description": "PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Pattom Trivandrum in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala is seeking a Office Assistant who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Pattom Trivandrum in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1964,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. Role: the Office Assistant keeps the school's day-to-day operations running. You own the assigned function end-to-end — process, paperwork, vendor coordination, and timely escalation to leadership. Responsibilities:\n- Run the assigned operational function on a daily basis.\n- Maintain accurate records and produce reports for management.\n- Coordinate with teachers, parents, and vendors on approvals.\n- Support audits, inspections, and statutory compliance.\n- Identify process gaps and propose workable improvements. Ideal candidate — you have:\n- Prior experience in a school or service-oriented organisation.\n- A neat, systematic style with paperwork and records.\n- Good interpersonal skills with parents and staff.\n- Discipline to maintain registers, logs, and trackers accurately.\n- A learning mindset for new tools the school adopts. Benefits and culture:\n- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹2.4 LPA – ₹2.5 LPA).\n- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.\n- Professional development through workshops and internal training.\n- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.\n- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Pattom Trivandrum reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.",
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  "descriptionText": "PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Pattom Trivandrum in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala is seeking a Office Assistant who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Pattom Trivandrum in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1964,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. Role: the Office Assistant keeps the school's day-to-day operations running. You own the assigned function end-to-end — process, paperwork, vendor coordination, and timely escalation to leadership. Responsibilities:\n• Run the assigned operational function on a daily basis.\n• Maintain accurate records and produce reports for management.\n• Coordinate with teachers, parents, and vendors on approvals.\n• Support audits, inspections, and statutory compliance.\n• Identify process gaps and propose workable improvements. Ideal candidate — you have:\n• Prior experience in a school or service-oriented organisation.\n• A neat, systematic style with paperwork and records.\n• Good interpersonal skills with parents and staff.\n• Discipline to maintain registers, logs, and trackers accurately.\n• A learning mindset for new tools the school adopts. Benefits and culture:\n• Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹2.4 LPA – ₹2.5 LPA).\n• Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.\n• Professional development through workshops and internal training.\n• A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.\n• Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Pattom Trivandrum reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.",
  "aboutTheRole": "We need someone for back-office admin: data entry, document filing, parent comms and routine compliance.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "Maintain records, registers and routine MIS.",
    "Run vendor coordination for day-to-day school needs.",
    "Support event logistics across the year.",
    "Handle parent communication and documentation.",
    "Coordinate inter-department admin tasks."
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      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Office Assistant",
      "body": "Coordinate inter-department admin tasks, maintain registers and support the leadership team's calendar."
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    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in a CBSE school",
      "body": "As a **CBSE**-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades."
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  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "Is school transport available for staff?",
      "a": "Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes."
    },
    {
      "q": "What questions are asked in a Office Assistant interview?",
      "a": "Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the \"Interview questions & answers\" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them."
    },
    {
      "q": "What qualifications are required for a Office Assistant?",
      "a": "The role expects relevant qualifications and prior experience in a similar setup. Schools generally prefer candidates with verifiable training and references for Office Assistant positions."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which curriculum does the school follow?",
      "a": "PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Pattom Trivandrum follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework."
    },
    {
      "q": "Will I get PF and statutory benefits?",
      "a": "Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the salary for this Office Assistant role?",
      "a": "Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience."
    },
    {
      "q": "When are increments and bonuses given?",
      "a": "Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is accommodation provided?",
      "a": "Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is background verification done before joining?",
      "a": "Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready."
    },
    {
      "q": "Are meals provided at school?",
      "a": "Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff."
    }
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